Oct 28, 2010 08:59 GMT  ·  By

Right from the start, Apple's iPad has been designed to cater to the needs of people looking for an ultra-portable portable computing solutions, that specific niche looking for a device providing more screen space than the iPhone, but roughly the same level of functionality. And given this situation, there's no surprise that the iPad accessories manufacturers out there have started coming up with various solutions designed for the “active” iPad users, namely those people who require an extra level of protection for Apple's tablet. One such manufacturer is XtremeMac, who's recently announced the Play-Through Sleeve, a full-coverage neoprene case with built-in screen protection. The Play-Through Sleeve’s protective built-in screen is clear and allows for easy touch screen navigation while still protecting iPad from unwanted scratches, dings and dirt, which would certainly affect in a negative manner not only the device's looks, but also, ultimately, its overall level of functionality. Additionally, the Play-Through Sleeve includes a removable headphone jack cover to fully protect the device while still allowing access to the jack when needed, which is extremely important to point out, given the fact that quite a few other such accessories available on the market sort of restrain the level of sensitivity provided by one's iPad display. Furthermore, the accessory from iMac will also bring its contribution to enhancing the iPad's looks, given the fact that the rear side sports a very eye-catchy pattern, while the choice and color and finishing don't really take anything away from the Apple's tablet inherent good looks and elegance. The Play-Through Sleeve is available now for $34.99 MSRP, which is a low-enough price point to make this thing actually interesting, especially given the fact that it can actually protect one's precious (and expensive) Apple tablet, while in the same time not affecting in a major way the device's level of functionality.